Carrefour City: a new franchise store opens in Nîmes
Lionel Graufogel opens a Carrefour City in Nîmes. Other projects in Soissons, Portiragnes and Mées highlight different routes into the network.
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The latest franchise news from France: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Daniel Moquet puts regional franchisee meetings at the heart of its support
Local meetings, training and national visibility: Daniel Moquet highlights the support available to its franchisees.
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Le Paradis du Fruit to open franchised restaurant at Westfield Parly 2
The opening is scheduled for 12 November 2026. Three franchisees are behind the restaurant, with more than 40 permanent jobs planned.
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Terranimo opens a 500 m² franchise store in Quimper
Lucie Herzallah has opened Quimper’s first Terranimo store. The franchisee is considering expanding her team in 2027, followed by a second location.
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Maison Loucel opens franchising to candidates without butchery experience
Formerly Maison Hofer, the chain is recruiting its first franchisees in two French regions, with a model pairing a hands-on retail owner-manager with an employed head butcher.
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Oprix Matériaux opens its builders’ merchant business to franchising
With two stores, Oprix Matériaux is launching a franchise aimed at construction professionals. The stated total investment is around €400,000.
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Chez Grisette launches its cat hotel franchise
Founded in Le Mans, France, in 2020, Chez Grisette is seeking its first franchisees and offers two ways to join, including one involving an equity stake.
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Cybel Extension targets €24 million in turnover
With turnover approaching €20 million in 2025–2026, Cybel Extension has raised its target and announced a partnership with Point.P.
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Retailers: three extra Sunday trading days announced before Christmas
Serge Papin has announced three additional Sunday trading days before Christmas. Franchisees will need to check local prefectural orders.
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Marie Blachère: a change at the helm of franchise development
Jean-Marc Conrad is leaving Groupe Blachère, which expects to have 232 franchisees and lease-management operators by the end of 2026 as it continues to expand.
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Clair de Baie aims to recruit three new franchisees in 2027
Clair de Baie plans to recruit three franchisees in 2027 and has announced a new IT system launching in January.
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Southern France Franchise Forum: meet in Aix on 17 November
More than 50 franchise brands are expected in Aix-en-Provence on 17 November 2026, alongside experts and six conference sessions to help you plan your venture.
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BART Focaccia launches franchisee recruitment in Toulouse
BART Focaccia will present its franchise network plans in Toulouse on 17 November. The brand is targeting four franchised openings in 2027.
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DO&KA opens in Agen with three franchisees
Yannis, Kylian and Sandra are behind the new DO&KA pet shop in Agen, France. The opening highlights the support offered by the franchise network.
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KFC franchisee ProNoïa enters French safeguard proceedings
ProNoïa, which operates around 40 KFC restaurants in France, has entered safeguard proceedings. KFC says the restaurants remain open as normal.
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La Vie Claire targets around 40 store openings in 2027
With 185 franchised stores at the end of September 2026, La Vie Claire is planning around 40 openings in 2027 and targeting new territories.
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Body Minute: ten franchisees seek employee status at French employment tribunal
Ten current and former franchisees are challenging their self-employed status before the Paris employment tribunal. A ruling is due on 14 December.
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Beer’s Corner targets 13 venues by the end of 2026 through franchising
Beer’s Corner plans eight openings in 2026 and aims to exceed 20 locations by the end of 2027, with a no-cooking concept centred on table service.
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Tout & Bon opens its first Sarthe franchise in Le Mans
Three former catering employees have opened Tout & Bon’s 36th outlet in Le Mans, marking the brand’s first presence in the Sarthe department of France.
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Basic-Fit plans to launch franchise offering before the end of 2026
Basic-Fit has announced plans to launch a franchise offering before the end of 2026. The group already had 901 company-owned gyms in France at the end of September.
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Confiez-Nous brings franchisees together for its national convention
Meeting in Normandy’s Manche department from 14 to 16 October 2026, Confiez-Nous franchisees focused on staffing, compliance and branch management.
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Bonjour Services targets ten new locations in 2027
Following its Avignon opening and ahead of its launch in Compiègne, Bonjour Services is planning ten new locations in 2027, with a model refocused on domestic cleaning and housekeeping.
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Quick plans franchise-led return near Montereau
A franchised Quick restaurant is due to open in Esmans on 17 December 2026. Around 50 staff have already been recruited with support from France Travail, France’s public employment service.
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Fnac Darty: 21 fewer franchised stores in nine months
Fnac Darty’s France reporting perimeter had 380 franchised stores at the end of September 2026. This net decline does not necessarily mean 21 closures.
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Ixina rolls out a compact format for franchisees
Ixina is rolling out stores of up to 200 m², with a stated investment ceiling of €300,000 excluding VAT. The first two stores have already opened.
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Franchising: appeal court rules against franchisor over concept changes
A reported ruling dated 7 October 2026 highlights the risks of changing a franchise concept without adequate testing or support.
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Casino becomes Plesio and reaffirms its role as a franchisor
Casino Group has announced its adoption of the name Plesio, with no changes to its retail brands. It is reaffirming its support for franchisees under the Renouveau 2030 strategy.
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Le Roi du Matelas opens its first franchise in Hyères
Opened on 10 October, the Hyères store marks Le Roi du Matelas’s franchise debut and its arrival in the Var department of southern France.
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IKEA France plans up to 303 job cuts
IKEA France announces plans to cut up to 303 jobs and create 100 new roles, while a Compact store is expected to open in the Rhône area in early 2027.
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Carrefour: seven hypermarkets to be franchised to Marché Frais
Carrefour plans to have Marché Frais operate seven hypermarkets under franchise by 2030. The first conversion is under way in Montigny-lès-Cormeilles.
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Foul&es expands its network with openings in Biganos and Bergerac
Foul&es reports four new locations since January. Its openings in Biganos and Bergerac highlight multi-unit franchising and local community engagement.
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Faiparla opens a franchise restaurant in Rouen’s historic centre
Faiparla opened in Rouen on 9 October 2026. The new restaurant is run by an entrepreneur with an established background in franchising.
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Speedy Lempdes reopens with a former employee as franchisee
Following a full refurbishment, Speedy’s Lempdes centre reopens under Kévin Antunes, who has become a franchisee after fourteen years with the brand.
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Sì Ristorante prepares to open its first franchise in Vannes
With two restaurants already operating in Brest, Sì Ristorante is preparing its first franchise in Vannes. Quimper and Lorient are among its next planned locations.
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La Brigade opens its 20th restaurant at Vélizy 2
With its new franchised restaurant at Vélizy 2, La Brigade reaches twenty locations and announces five further projects scheduled through to September 2027.
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Franchising in France: 93,395 outlets in 2025
France’s franchise sector added outlets in 2025, despite a fall in the number of networks. We examine the figures reported by Tribuca.
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PPF strengthens digital support for franchisees
PPF highlights its digital tools to support franchisees in the energy-efficiency renovation sector, from tracking leads to managing business performance.
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Méthodrone reaches seven franchise branches in France
Founded in Brest in late 2023, Méthodrone now has seven franchise branches. An eighth franchisee is in training, and an opening has been announced in Vendée.
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My Big Bang: 55 studios ten years after launch
My Big Bang reports 55 studios across France and Switzerland. Its anniversary review highlights contract renewals and multi-site franchisees.
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Hapik opens its fun climbing centres to franchising
Hapik is recruiting franchisees for its fun climbing centres, with a stated investment of €550,000 for a 400 m² centre.
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Popeyes prepares to open at Westfield Rosny 2
Popeyes is recruiting for its forthcoming restaurant in Rosny-sous-Bois. The opening date and exact location within the shopping centre remain unconfirmed.
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Auchan in talks to sell 17 supermarkets to Lidl
Auchan is negotiating the sale of 17 supermarkets to Lidl. The proposed deal, expected in early 2027, remains subject to approval by France’s competition authority.
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2027 Awards: Optical Center, Atol and Newpharma recognised
Presented in Paris on 23 September 2026, the 2027 awards recognise Optical Center among 13 award-winning franchise networks.
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Coop Normandie Picardie to leave U on 31 March 2027
Nine stores are affected by Coop Normandie Picardie’s departure from the U network, now postponed by six months. Their future retail brand remains unknown.
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Castorama: franchising in the French transformation plan
Kingfisher is incorporating franchising into the transformation of its French store estate, alongside refurbishment, downsizing and conversions to another brand.
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Buying an existing franchise: France launches its first national survey
Toute la Franchise, the FFF and Franchise Expo Paris are launching a survey on franchise resales, with separate questionnaires for franchisors, franchisees and prospective franchisees.
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La Compagnie des Toits launches its 12th initial training programme
Reporting a network of 41 branches, La Compagnie des Toits launched its 12th initial training programme on 7 September 2026.
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Laforêt offers landlords support with tax and e-invoicing
Laforêt is rolling out support for landlords on tax and electronic invoicing, according to a news report dated 23 September 2026.
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Quadra Terra opens a branch in Rouffiac-Tolosan
Martine and Samuel Suzeau head the new Quadra Terra branch in Rouffiac-Tolosan, which opened on 14 September 2026.
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Dunkin’ and Chopstix: QSRP steps up its expansion in France
Dunkin’s first franchised outlets have opened in the Paris region, while Chopstix is targeting around ten restaurants in France in 2026, with QSRP driving both brands’ expansion.
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Forum Franchise Lyon 2026: nearly 150 brands expected
On 8 October, Forum Franchise Lyon will bring together nearly 150 brands in Décines-Charpieu, with 16 conference sessions and five workshops on the programme.
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